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Which component of a fiber optic transmitter converts electrical signals into optical signals?
Which component of a fiber optic transmitter converts electrical signals into optical signals?
- Source drive circuit
- Optical source (correct)
- Optical fiber
- Interface circuit
What is the purpose of the interface circuit in a fiber optic transmitter?
What is the purpose of the interface circuit in a fiber optic transmitter?
- To convert electrical energy into optical energy
- To vary the current through the source
- To launch optical signals into an optical fiber
- To accept and process incoming electrical signals (correct)
How does the source drive circuit modulate the optical source in a fiber optic transmitter?
How does the source drive circuit modulate the optical source in a fiber optic transmitter?
- By converting electrical energy into optical energy
- By accepting and processing incoming electrical signals
- By launching the optical signals into an optical fiber
- By varying the current through the source (correct)
What determines the performance of a fiber optic data link?
What determines the performance of a fiber optic data link?
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What are most light sources and detectors in fiber optic transmitters made of?
What are most light sources and detectors in fiber optic transmitters made of?
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